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The Floyd Radius While there are a number of double-locking trem models the Original Floyd Rose ships with a 10” radius pre-set. Floyd Rose mention on their site that there may already be shims under some saddles to achieve this radius and, if you remove them, you'll end up with a 12” radius.
- What is the radius of a Floyd Rose?
- What is the difference between a Floyd Rose special and original?
- How do I know if my Floyd Rose is real?
What is the radius of a Floyd Rose?
A: The standard radii on Floyd Rose six string systems are 10" with the preinstalled shim and 12" without. To change the radius on a tremolo, it is recommended that you shim the individual saddles to match the preferred radius on your guitar.
What is the difference between a Floyd Rose special and original?
Both feature almost identical design elements, however, the Floyd Rose Special utilizes zinc alloy in its construction, whereas the original uses classic steel saddles and a brass sustain block.
How do I know if my Floyd Rose is real?
An authentic system will have our logo on the top of the base plate. In addition, German-made systems have a stamp on the bottom stating "Made in Germany". The Special and 1000 Series will not have a stamp, but can be identified by the logo on top of the system.
